Senior Engineer – Electrical Engineering (Control & Instrumentation)

About the role

As a Senior Engineer in Electrical Engineering (Control & Instrumentation) you will help define and deliver advanced control systems for next‑generation submarines. Working within a specialist team, you will ensure that hardware and software solutions meet stringent safety, performance and programme requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and manage system requirements, establishing clear acceptance criteria.
• Produce detailed design documentation, including diagrams, calculations and technical justifications.
• Support Certificate of Design activities by preparing evidence and presenting technical arguments.
• Define hardware and software requirements and guide suppliers to deliver compliant control system solutions.
• Oversee system interfaces and provide verification evidence to satisfy functional safety standards (IEC 61508/61511).

Required profile

• Relevant engineering degree (BEng/MEng or equivalent), ideally progressing toward professional registration.
• Proven ability to produce clear, structured technical reports throughout the engineering lifecycle.
• Experience applying systems engineering principles and values.

Required skills

• IEC 61508 functional safety standard.
• IEC 61511 functional safety standard.
• Control systems and instrumentation expertise.
• Hardware and software requirement definition.
• System verification and functional safety compliance.

What we offer

• Hybrid working arrangement with two days on‑site every two weeks.
• Competitive salary starting at £42,215 plus DOE.
• Opportunities to work on cutting‑edge defence technology within a global organisation.